Definition

The act of purchasing something again that was previously sold or owned, often referring to stocks or shares repurchased by a company.

Example

The company announced a buyback of its shares to increase shareholder value.

Conversation

Did you hear about the company's buyback plan?

Yeah, I read that it could really boost their stock price.

I wonder how many shares they'll actually buyback this time.

It'll be interesting to see — I think it's a smart move.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Buyback is formed from "buy" (from Old English "bycgan", meaning to purchase) and "back" (meaning to return to a previous state). The term refers to the act of purchasing something back, typically shares or assets that were previously sold.

Memory Tip

Think of 'buying' something again, as 'buy' means to purchase and 'back' indicates a return. This helps you remember that a buyback is about repurchasing.

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